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Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
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1. A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the
penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much
diluent is needed?
A. 2 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - Correct Answer: C. 5 mL
2,000,000/400,000
2. When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed
anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of
the following?
A. 60 mL/lb/min
B. 60 mL/lb
C. 60 mL/kg
D. 60 mL/kg/min - Correct Answer: C. 60 mL/kg
3. It is necessary to immunize ferrets against:
,A. feline panleukopenia.
B. feline rhinotracheitis.
C. canine hepatitis.
D. canine distemper. - Correct Answer: D. canine distemper.
4. Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed:
A. blindly.
B. with the aid of a laryngoscope.
C. by palpation of the larynx.
D. with direct visualization of the larynx. - Correct Answer: A. blindly
5. In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to:
A. exhausted soda lime.
B. low respiratory rate.
C. excess artificial ventilation.
D. kinked endotracheal tube. - Correct Answer: C. excess artificial ventilation.
Hypocarbia= a decrease of C02 in blood.
6. Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being
used during the procedure?
A. Povidone iodine
B. Hexachlorophene
,C. Isopropyl alcohol
D. Chlorhexidine - Correct Answer: C. Isopropyl alcohol
7. Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent?
A. Fungicide
B. Anthelmintic
C. Antibiotic
D. Disinfectant - Correct Answer: B. Anthelmintic
8. When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the
owners should include:
A. skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction.
B. proper use and disposal of the patch.
C. duration of pain control is 24 hours.
D. gloves are not necessary when handling the patch. - Correct Answer: B.
proper use and disposal of the patch.
9. cepromazine is classified as a/an:
A. neuroleptanalgesic.
B. anticholinergic.
C. dissociative.
D. tranquilizer. - Correct Answer: D. tranquilizer.
, 10. The correct names of the four valves of the heart are:
A. pulmonic, systolic, atrial, and tricuspid.
B. mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid.
C. aortic, diastolic, septal, and mitral.
D. mitral, pulmonic, atrial, and tricuspid. - Correct Answer: B. mitral, pulmonic,
aortic, and tricuspid.
11. If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which
drug will best reverse the effect of shock?
A. Antihistamines
B. Epinephrine
C. Doxapram
D. Dexamethasone - Correct Answer: B. Epinephrine
12. In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of
therapy is to:
A. administer IV fluids.
B. inject corticosteroids.
C. keep the patient warm.
D. give analgesics. - Correct Answer: A. administer IV fluids
13. Which of the following is the smallest suture?
A. #1
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
1. A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the
penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much
diluent is needed?
A. 2 mL
B. 4 mL
C. 5 mL
D. 10 mL - Correct Answer: C. 5 mL
2,000,000/400,000
2. When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed
anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of
the following?
A. 60 mL/lb/min
B. 60 mL/lb
C. 60 mL/kg
D. 60 mL/kg/min - Correct Answer: C. 60 mL/kg
3. It is necessary to immunize ferrets against:
,A. feline panleukopenia.
B. feline rhinotracheitis.
C. canine hepatitis.
D. canine distemper. - Correct Answer: D. canine distemper.
4. Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed:
A. blindly.
B. with the aid of a laryngoscope.
C. by palpation of the larynx.
D. with direct visualization of the larynx. - Correct Answer: A. blindly
5. In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to:
A. exhausted soda lime.
B. low respiratory rate.
C. excess artificial ventilation.
D. kinked endotracheal tube. - Correct Answer: C. excess artificial ventilation.
Hypocarbia= a decrease of C02 in blood.
6. Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being
used during the procedure?
A. Povidone iodine
B. Hexachlorophene
,C. Isopropyl alcohol
D. Chlorhexidine - Correct Answer: C. Isopropyl alcohol
7. Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent?
A. Fungicide
B. Anthelmintic
C. Antibiotic
D. Disinfectant - Correct Answer: B. Anthelmintic
8. When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the
owners should include:
A. skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction.
B. proper use and disposal of the patch.
C. duration of pain control is 24 hours.
D. gloves are not necessary when handling the patch. - Correct Answer: B.
proper use and disposal of the patch.
9. cepromazine is classified as a/an:
A. neuroleptanalgesic.
B. anticholinergic.
C. dissociative.
D. tranquilizer. - Correct Answer: D. tranquilizer.
, 10. The correct names of the four valves of the heart are:
A. pulmonic, systolic, atrial, and tricuspid.
B. mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid.
C. aortic, diastolic, septal, and mitral.
D. mitral, pulmonic, atrial, and tricuspid. - Correct Answer: B. mitral, pulmonic,
aortic, and tricuspid.
11. If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which
drug will best reverse the effect of shock?
A. Antihistamines
B. Epinephrine
C. Doxapram
D. Dexamethasone - Correct Answer: B. Epinephrine
12. In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of
therapy is to:
A. administer IV fluids.
B. inject corticosteroids.
C. keep the patient warm.
D. give analgesics. - Correct Answer: A. administer IV fluids
13. Which of the following is the smallest suture?
A. #1
